NCSEA Rapid Read

September 30, 2026

Around NCSEA

Events & Professional Development

NCSEA Connects: Audits & Federal Reporting | October 8 | 2 PM ET

NCSEA Connects: Paternity & Establishment | October 13 | 2 PM ET

Join us to learn and share how different states and local agencies handle paternity and establishment in accordance with statewide policies.

Web Talk | October 15 | 2 PM ET

Creating a DV SMART Child Support Program

Around the Country

Research & Events

New Child Poverty Data Reinforce the Powerful Impact of Economic Policies on Reducing Child Poverty

The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Child Support Model Practices: Screening for Domestic Violence in Child Support Programs

Center for Policy Research

Incorporating Survivor Voice to Improve the Safety of the Child Support Program

Center for Policy Research

Vendor Showcase

October 21 | 2PM ET

Child support teams lose hours every day juggling disconnected systems —GovLink brings it all into a single connected workflow: compose, compile, approve, sign, and eFile in one place, with full visibility into where every case stands.

This virtual showcase is open to public-sector employees.

NCSEA ON LOCATION:

Whole Family Support: Why Father Engagement Benefits Every Child

On this episode of On Location, Scott Eder (Courtland Consulting) hosts Dr. Alan-Michael Graves (Senior Director of Teaching and Capacity Building with the Good Plus Foundation). Hear insights from Dr. Graves, where the discussion emphasizes training social service and child support personnel to engage fathers through a cultural and family-centered lens. Ultimately moving from adversarial practices toward collaborative systems that work with fathers to strengthen co-parenting, financial stability, and emotional involvement. This podcast explores the delicate balance between supporting the child support system and advocating for fathers' rights to ensure the ultimate well-being of children.

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If you are an NCSEA member, please also check out Dr. Graves’ article in the July, 2026 CSQ titled “The Balancing Act”. If you’re not a member, it may be the time to become a member. Please check out how to become a member at www.ncsea.org/membership.

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